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Members of the Michigan Omni Credit Union are urged to apply for the scholarships now being offered. This includes the five non-renewable $1000 Michigan Scholarships that will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, who are members of the Omni Credit Union. The winners of this scholarship will be based on GPA and written essay.

The second Michigan Scholarship also being offered is the McCulley Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Bobby J. McCulley, who served as a volunteer at the credit union for 26 years. This scholarship consists of one $2000 scholarship that will be awarded based on written essay, GPA, and a proven track record of community service.

Deadline to apply for these Michigan Scholarships is June 1st. To get your scholarship application go here: http://givesback.omnicommunitycu.org/scholarshipProgram.php

All information must be submitted by June 1, 2010 to:
OMNI Community Credit Union
Attn: Chris Overbeek
P.O. Box 1537
Battle Creek, MI 49016

Special Olympics Volunteer Scholarships in Maryland

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Those who volunteer in the Howard County Special Olympics can apply for these volunteer scholarships in Maryland. This scholarship fund is open to those who volunteer and are advocates for these athletes and was created in 2004 by Jack and Linda Burk in memory of their daughter.

Those who are interested in applying must complete an application (available at www.somdhc.org), provide at least one recommendation from a Special Olympics Howard County coach, management team member or sports coordinator, and write a 500 word essay about their volunteer experiences.

Deadline for these volunteer scholarships is April 1, 2010.

Questions should be addressed to info@somdhc.org or by calling the SOHC office at 410-740-0500.

Volunteer Scholarships Available in NJ

If you are a high school senior involved in volunteer work and resident of the Borough of Westwood, you can enter to win a scholarship being offered by the Westwood Fire Department.

This volunteer scholarship provides up to four scholarships, totaling no more than $2000 total. In order to qualify, you must be involved in volunteer work for the application you must submit an essay stating how volunteer service in the city of Westood has changed your life. Winners of this volunteer scholarship must submit an acceptance letter in order to receive their award.

Deadline to submit scholarship applications is February 15th.To find out more information about this volunteer scholarship, go here.

Scholarship for Pilots

Just found an interesting Scholarship for Pilots or should I say those who want to become pilots and are over the age of 18.

This scholarship is being offered by NGPA – National Gay Pilots Association. Applicants must be pursuing a career as a professional pilot in order to qualify, but this Scholarship for Pilots is not limited to only American citizens. It is expected that the award will range in the amount of $3500 to $5000.

To be able to apply for this Scholarship for Pilots, you do not have to be gay, but rather show that you have provided support to the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT) community. This could be through volunteering for an AIDS organization or showing support of LGBT groups through participation. However, this Scholarship for Pilots will be awarded regardless of race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or other groups protected by non-discrimination laws.

All applications must be postmarked by March 1st for a scholarship for the following year. To find out more information go here.

Apply for Scholarships

Now is the time to Apply for Scholarships. National scholarship Month is going on right now. Previously, it had been celebrated in May but has since been moved to the month of November, as the springtime is usually too late for many scholarship deadlines.

Many of the corporations, schools, and non-profit groups are rolling out the scholarships for the 2010/2011 school year as we speak, so now is the time to find and Apply for Scholarships. And if you start searching now, you should have plenty time to compile a nice-sized list of scholarship possibilities plus you will have enough time to get your scholarship applications in on time.

The current recession is affecting many Americans, so it is becoming more important than ever for students to find and Apply for Scholarships. Scholarships, like grants, do not have to be paid back, so it is like free money to go to school, but if you do not find and Apply for Scholarships yourself, you will miss out on the chance at some of this free money for school.

When searching for scholarships, you need to make a list of all the qualities that you possess, which will give you an advantage for certain scholarships. For example, if you do a lot of community service, then you will want to Apply for Scholarships that are based on volunteering in your community such as the scholarships from the V.A. Or maybe you are a very good at writing and need to find essay scholarships that you may be able to win. Everyone has qualities that they possess, so start thinking what makes you unique. You can also ask your family members, as they may give you some ideas that you have not thought about.

Remember, when you Apply for Scholarships and you are asked what qualities to you possess, even if the “quality” seems not like a good one, you can turn it around and shed a different light on it. For example, let’s say you grew up in a poor family and you did not have much growing up. You could use this as an “quality” by stating that because of your low-income background, you learned how to appreciate everything that has ever been given to you. All it takes is a little thought, and you could walk away with some money that will lessen the financial burden of college.

You should also be sure to enter the Scholarships for Dads scholarship contests. It only takes a few minutes and could be worth $10,000 if you are the next winner.

If you volunteer at a VA medical center for at least 100 hours within the past year, you can apply for the Jesse Brown Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity is open to those ages 21 and younger and must be used before the winner reaches age 25. This scholarship can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning; to include universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational schools, etc.

Nominations for this award may be submitted by the Voluntary Service Program Manager at the VA medical center, DAV Department Commander, or the student may complete a self-nomination form which is available on-line. If you are submitting your own nomination, please include an essay discussing “What volunteering at a VA medical center means to you.” (Essay should be 750 words or less).

Applications for the 2010 Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program will be accepted between September 1, 2009 and February 26, 2010.

If you need more information, go to www.dav.org/volunteers/Scholarship.aspx